HOWELL DIRT PIT Stormwater Outfall, Ramer, Alabama

HOWELL DIRT PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Ramer, Alabama, United States. It operates within Montgomery County and is classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining), indicating an industrial catchment associated with mining activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit, possibly an MS4 permit if it serves a municipal separate storm sewer system. The industrial nature of the catchment suggests that stormwater discharges may require treatment to meet water quality standards, particularly for sediment and other pollutants common in mining operations. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from the local area, helping to prevent flooding and protect downstream water bodies. Its location in Alabama, a state with significant rainfall, underscores the importance of proper stormwater management to mitigate erosion and pollution impacts on local ecosystems.

The facility is located in an area with industrial mining activity, which can contribute sediment and other pollutants to stormwater runoff. Discharges from such sites are regulated under the Clean Water Act to protect water quality in receiving streams. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on nearby water bodies from erosion and runoff, necessitating effective stormwater controls.